EntreArchitect

JULY 3, 2018

This is the transcript from EntreArchitect Podcast Episode 226, Successful Project Planning for Small Firm Architects. Do you know how to calculate the exact amount that you need to charge your clients in order to earn 20 percent profit on that project? Listen to this podcast episode or download the audio file here.

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Small Firm Firms Project Architect 52

EntreArchitect

APRIL 12, 2016

Marica finds inspiration by surrounding herself with creative people, collaborating with her clients, and forging strong working relationships with her contractors. In this article Marica shares her recent experience with building a new team for her small firm and how she is being intentional about the culture in which they work.

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Archmark

MAY 13, 2022

Set Up and Use Your Linkedin Profile to Find, Attract, and Connect with Your Ideal Architecture Firm Clients Archmark's Definitive Architecture Firm Marketing Guide to Perfecting Your Linkedin Profile. Have your clients or prospects ever made any of the following statements?: “We Sorry, but it’s true.

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Client Clients Architecture Firm Firms 52

EntreArchitect

MAY 26, 2014

We’re spending only what needs to be spent to build a stronger firm… and much sacrifice remains. Small Firm Architects Are Saying Good Bye to the AIA. I do hope that as the organization evolves, executes the Repositioning initiative and that more focus is directed toward the small firm architect.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 16, 2018

EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a continuing blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. We rely on word of mouth from previous clients. With clients? With contractor? Click here to learn how. Project Name.

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Contractor Housing Permits Architect 52

EntreArchitect

MARCH 24, 2013

For the past twelve weeks, we’ve explored every element required for a successful architecture firm. We started with your Personal Productivity and we’ll wrap it up here with Project Management. One of the most important of all the tasks we perform as architects is Project Management. Listen carefully.

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Management Project Schematic Design Architect 52

EntreArchitect

AUGUST 2, 2018

EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a weekly blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. We use TinkerBox as our showroom where we meet with clients, hold seasonal open houses and design unveilings for new projects.

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Small Firm Contractor Clients Client 52

EntreArchitect

JULY 26, 2018

EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a weekly blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. With clients? With contractor? Are you using project management software to manage your projects? Project Name.

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Space Permits Small Firm Schematic Design 52

EntreArchitect

JULY 5, 2018

This allows us to educate future clients on what is important to us, how we work, what we are working on, what we’ve recently completed, what is available, etc. We did not sell the house from the open house, but we did secure 4 other jobs from clients who attended that open house. With clients? With contractor?

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Mining Housing Contractor Permits 52

EntreArchitect

JUNE 28, 2018

Are you using project management software to manage your projects? We use ArchiOffice/Core in the office, and Procore as a construction management tool. Virtually 100%, the benefit of doing development work, no client input or approval required. If development, how early are the contractors involved in your designs?

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Construction Construction Permits Small Firm 52

EntreArchitect

AUGUST 16, 2018

EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a weekly blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. Good client relations and good PR to keep our name out there. With clients? With contractor? Click here to learn how.

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Construction Construction Permits Small Firm 52

EntreArchitect

JUNE 21, 2018

This client is the older brother of a childhood (and current) friend. Withheld at clients request. We are a husband and wife design firm (architect husband, interiors wife). With clients? With contractor? We are looking at Basecamp right now at the request of another client. Photographer Instagram Account.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 9, 2018

EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a weekly blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. With clients? With contractor? Are you using project management software to manage your projects? Project Name.

Contractor 52

Contractor Permits Small Firm Design 52

EntreArchitect

JUNE 28, 2021

At the core, it layers all the data we need in one place and outputs different forms of visuals for you to make design decisions with your team, consultants, or clients in much less time. We accept the fact that the main tool we use to run our firms is piles of spreadsheets scattered across our folders. Practice Operations.

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Management Technology Technology Firms 52

EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 20, 2013

Our job as small firm architects is not only to design great buildings or to prepare construction documents, which become the legal contract between owner and contractor. Our clients have big dreams, little idea of how to achieve their goals and often carry unrealistic expectations regarding schedule and budget.

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Small Firm Project Architecture Contract 52

EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Most sole practitioners and small firms I know struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. These are services available to your client, but are NOT included in your basic architectural services. So, in 2007 we stopped saying no and launched our Construction Management Services. Forget about profit.

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Architect Clients Client Insurance 52

EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Here is a recent comment from the group; “I need to get better at selling my clients on construction administration. I had a recent client back out on (the service) because my drawings were essentially too well done. Once they saw the final drawings, they decided the contractor could handle it without my involvement.”.

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Construction Construction Project Clients 52

EntreArchitect

JUNE 2, 2013

During my interview with a potential client, I answer many questions. And like a good architect, I would explain the difference between architects and contractors and politely say, “No. Contractors build them.”. Architect-Led Construction Management Services. Fivecat Studio is a full service firm. We sure do.”

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Contractor Insurance Management Construction 52

EntreArchitect

JUNE 20, 2021

If you’re on the higher end, your client is likely expecting a tonne of value. To find out how to make construction administration efficient and fast we spoke to the industry experts, including our Part3 Co-Founder Jess Luczycki, who is a Construction Administration Manager and General Contractor. Sound familiar?

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Project Consulting Construction Construction 52

EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 15, 2014

As many of you may already know, tomorrow is a big day for small firm architects. . How can sole practitioner architects keep up with other firms which are able to leverage more ‘people-power’? Join other small firm practitioners at the Business of Architecture Summit.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

I have almost always worked in small firms – except for that one time when I didn’t, which wasn’t a bad year but it cemented in my mind that my skill set is better suited for a small architectural firm. Here are my Top 5 Reasons to work in a Small Architectural Firm: 1.

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Small Firm Architect Firms Architecture 105

EntreArchitect

APRIL 4, 2017

Many years ago, before Annmarie and I started our residential architecture firm, I was a project manager with Kaeyer, Garment & Davidson Architects in Mt. My first assignment as Project Manager was a major addition and renovation project for a church and facilities in Yorktown Heights. Manage your client’s expectations.

Windows 52

Windows Management Small Firm Firms 52

EntreArchitect

APRIL 3, 2018

Many years ago, before Annmarie and I started our residential architecture firm, I was a project manager with Kaeyer, Garment & Davidson Architects in Mt. My first assignment as Project Manager was a major addition and renovation project for a church and facilities in Yorktown Heights. Kisco, New York. I was scared.

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Windows Management Small Firm Firms 52

EntreArchitect

APRIL 4, 2021

Keep reading below to learn our recommendations for implementing a better marketing strategy to help your firm achieve more visibility in the market, grow your influence so you are seen as the go-to expert, and gain new relationships that will lead to better clients and projects. Increase your firm’s visibility (online).

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Architecture Firm Firms Architecture Clients 52

EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 16, 2012

Most sole proprietors and small firms I know, struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. These are services available to your client, but are NOT included in your basic architectural services. So, in 2007 we stopped saying no and launched our Construction Management Services. Forget about profit.

Architect 52

Architect Clients Client Insurance 52

EntreArchitect

MARCH 31, 2013

Here is a recent comment from the group; “I need to get better at selling my clients on construction administration. I had a recent client back out on (the service) because my drawings were essentially too well done. Once they saw the final drawings, they decided the contractor could handle it without my involvement.”

Construction 52

Construction Construction Clients Client 52

EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 3, 2019

That approach leaves potential clients struggling to understand what makes one firm better than the other. Prospects won’t understand the value your firm provides unless you communicate it. This lack has larger repercussions for the industry at large, resulting in: Increased commoditization (which drives firm fees down).

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Firms Architecture Architecture Firm Clients 52

EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 28, 2012

In 2009, Michael’s frustration over how his office was managing information brought his passions for architecture and technology together. A client requested a paint color used on a past project. The post Michael Gallin: Entrepreneur Architect appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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Architect Information Management Small Firm 40

Life of an Architect

JULY 19, 2014

A while back I wrote a post titled “ Architectural Interns ” where I stated: Other than slowing things down, interns aren’t very useful in small firms because we run fast and lean. The rest of the summer was as unpredictable, challenging, and rewarding as that first day.

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Architecture Small Firm Students Firms 95

EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 19, 2015

CEO, COO, CFO, President, VP, Sales, Marketing, HR, Customer Service, Architect, Designer, Project Manager, Drafter, Office Manager, Receptionist and Custodian… all you. Could you do more billable work… as an architect, if you hired an office manager? You may be better off working with an independent contractor.

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Firms Contractor Management Small Firm 52

EntreArchitect

MARCH 17, 2013

Relative to the other expenses of a small firm, professional liability insurance is down right expensive… until you need it. If our business systems failed and the firm was required to defend itself without a policy, we certainly would have been crushed by the costs involved in such a legal action.

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Insurance Architect Professional Services Firms 40

EntreArchitect

JUNE 3, 2015

It just might save your projects, your firm and your livelihood. It may simultaneously help your client to obtain a better house and assist the contractor in doing a better job. How many of your clients happen to be attorneys? What could happen to your clients, in terms of their Health, Safety & Welfare (HS&W)?

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Residential Architecture Contractor Clients 52

Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

Weekly job site meetings are really important to the flow of a successfully managed project. Rarely does our office take on a project where the clients want to cut out the construction administration portion of our jobs. This was the project that I used when talking about sketching during schematic design.

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Architect Sketching Small Firm Client 94

EntreArchitect

APRIL 20, 2014

Many years ago, before Annmarie and I started our residential architecture firm, I was a project manager with Kaeyer, Garment & Davidson Architects in Mt. My first assignment as Project Manager was a major addition and renovation project for a church and facilities in Yorktown Heights. Manage your client’s expectations.

Windows 40

Windows Management Small Firm Firms 40

Life of an Architect

JUNE 18, 2014

I recently did a video interview as part of an ongoing AIA Small Firms Roundtable series. I was once told by my father-in-law that I would make a great contractor. What exactly was it about me that warranted him telling me that I would make a great contractor? …… it was because I’m good at yelling at people.

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Architect Contractor Construction Construction 97

EntreArchitect

MARCH 3, 2010

Architects, individually, need to take their profession back from the contractors, construction managers, owners reps, kitchen designers, interior designers, etc. At Fivecat Studio , we are working to give our clients not only what they want, but more importantly, what they expect. I personally refuse to accept the status quo.

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Architect Regulation Small Firm Clients 40

Archmark

MAY 31, 2020

Perfect Your LinkedIn Profile to Attract Your Best Clients & Projects. The Definitive Architecture Firm Marketing Guide. Don’t worry, my contractor can figure it out.” These are actual statements from architecture clients that have been said within earshot of the architect. While you are standing there) “Thank you.

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